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Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
45
Overall
52

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 240 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 8 months later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Typ 240 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Leica M Typ 240

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 M Typ 240 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution920k920kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has dimensions of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
55
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
56
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
48
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
59
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
heavier than others (550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
24
rather wide (24mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Leica M Typ 240Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Leica Ricoh
Model Leica M Typ 240 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2012-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-85mm (3.5x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Total lenses 59 -
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 180 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $5,479 $871